Magewell XI104XUSB User manual

XI104XUSB
HD+ Quad A/V USB3.0 Capture Box
User’s Guide
Rev 1.0
2012/9/10

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Content
1. Preface....................................................................................................................................................... 4
2Minimum Hardware Configuration ........................................................................................................... 4
3. Recommended Hardware Configuration................................................................................................... 4
4. Software Requirement .............................................................................................................................. 4
5. Hardware and Driver Installation .............................................................................................................. 4
6. Connection of HD Input............................................................................................................................. 5
a) DVI-D/DVI-I signals .......................................................................................................................... 5
b) HDMI signals .................................................................................................................................. 5
c) VGA signals (RGB-HV) ..................................................................................................................... 6
d) Component signal (YPbPr).......................................................................................................... 6
e) CVBS ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
7. Connection of SD Input ...................................................................................................................... 7
8. Audio Connection................................................................................................................................. 7
9. Video Capture Devices Instruction .................................................................................................. 7
b) Instruction of “Properties”...................................................................................................... 9
c) Instructions for Advanced Settings of HD capture device .................................................. 10
i. Input Signals..................................................................................................................................... 10
1. Input Interface.................................................................................................................................. 10
2. Signal Status..................................................................................................................................... 11
ii. Image Adjustment .......................................................................................................................... 11
iii. Image Output............................................................................................................................... 12
d) SD Capture Device” Advanced Video Settings” Instruction ........................................... 13
e) Instruction of “Color Adjustment” ......................................................................................... 14
10. Settings for Video Format ............................................................................................................ 14
b) Instruction of “Video Formats” ........................................................................................... 15

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a) Windows XP, Windows 2003 ....................................................................................................... 15
b) Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 2008, Windows 2008 R2.................................... 16
12. Software Compatibility.................................................................................................................. 17
13. Important Notice............................................................................................................................. 18

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1. Preface
Thank you for choosing XI104XUSB easy-to-carry USB 3.0 HD/SD video capture box!
XI104XUSB USB3.0 capture box has a small size and is easy to carry. It can simultaneously
capture 1 HD video signal and quad SD video signals and dual analog stereo audio signal.
The HD input can connect HDMI, DVI, YPbPr, VGA (RGB-HV) and composite (CVBS) signals.
This user guide provides you with necessary instruction when you use XI104XUSB capture
box.
2Minimum Hardware Configuration
Intel Core Solo
1G RAM
Available USB 3.0 interface
3. Recommended Hardware Configuration
Intel Core i5
2G RAM
Available USB 3.0 interface
4. Software Requirement
System should be one of the following systems (x 86 version or x64 version):
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
5. Hardware and Driver Installation
Please refer to "XI104XUSB Installation Guide" to install the hardware and the driver.

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6. Connection of HD Input
a) DVI-D/DVI-I signals
Figure 1 DVI connection
b) HDMI signals
Figure 2 HDMI connection

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c) VGA signals (RGB-HV)
Figure 3 VGA connection
d) Component signal (YPbPr)
Figure 4 Component connection
e) CVBS
Figure 5 CVBS connection

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7. Connection of SD Input
Figure 6 SD CVBS connection
8. Audio Connection
Figure 7，Audio Input Connection
Note: The audio signal input is up to" Line in" level standard, if you need to connect microphone,
must connect microphone with microphone input of "microphone amplifier" or "mixer" , and then
"microphone amplifier" or " mixer "output is connected to the interface.
9. Video Capture Devices Instruction
XI104XUSB is based on Microsoft DirectShow interface, and after the installation, 5 video

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devices will be added in the operating system:
HD Video (XI104XUSB Adapter x) HD capture device
Video 1 (XI104XUSB Adapter x) SD capture device
Video 2 (XI104XUSB Adapter x) SD capture device
Video 3 (XI104XUSB Adapter x) SD capture device
Video 4 (XI104XUSB Adapter x) SD capture device
The HD Video (XI104XUSB Adapter x) is corresponding to DVI-I input interface; Video 1 / 2
/3/4 (XI104XUSB Adapter x) is corresponding to four yellow video BNC interface in SD
breakout cable. The breakout cable will connect to the “Quad A/V”interface on the
capture box.
XI104XUSB not only offer basic options, such as image brightness, contrast, hue, saturation,
Gamma and so on, but also provide additional options for setting function. You can use
"Filter Properties dialog window" in DirectShow to set options.
a) Display "Filter Properties Dialog Window" In Common Software
AMCAP: Double click "AmCap.exe", choose HD video device "HD Video (XI104XUSB
Adapter1)" in "Devices" menu, then click "Video Capture Filter ..." in "Options" menu,
pop-up "Filter Properties dialog window".

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b) Instruction of “Properties”
Figure 8 Properties
Device Number: display the serial number of the capture box, and the number shall be
the same as the bar code on the capture box.
Version: display the version number. The version includes hardware version, firmware
version, driver version and device serial number. When solving your problems, you
need to provide the version number.
Firmware: if the firmware needs upgrades, we can first backup the firmware and then
upgrade it.
Note: Firmware cannot be mixed for different hardware. If the firmware is wrong, the
update will have errors. Meanwhile, please ensure the power during the upgrade or it will
lead to failed upgrade and USB 3.0 capture box may not be able to work and have to be

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returned to repair.
c) Instructions for Advanced Settings of HD capture device
Figure 9 Advanced Settings
i. Input Signals
1. Input Interface
By default, check “Auto Select Input Interface”, supporting input interface includes:
DVI / HDMI input, VGA input, YPbPr input, CVBS input.
Notes: when “Auto Select Input Interface” is selected, if HDMI and YPbPr input
interfaces both have signal access, then HDMI input is preferred. You must select CVBS